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SevereNHTSA·25V262000·Announced 2025-04-21

Motiv Recalls 2020 F-59 School Buses Due to Power Bracket Defect

Motiv Power Systems is recalling 2020 F-59 BEV chassis school buses because a support bracket may break, causing an electrical short and loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the propulsion system that can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 F-59 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The recall addresses a defect in the propulsion system where a support bracket may fatigue and break.

If the bracket breaks, it allows the main power disconnect to contact other structures and short. This electrical short can shut down the high voltage system, resulting in a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Motiv field support technicians will replace the bracket free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MOTIV F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS
Brand
MOTIV
Manufacturer
Motiv Power Systems
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-59 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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